The
disc brakes feel wooden and need surprising force but, to their credit, stand up to the abuse and don't fade.
Meanwhile, the brake pedal feels wooden, and the transition between regenerative braking and
mechanical braking feels clumsy.
At times, coming up a car ahead with the ACC set to maximum following distance, rather than slowing gradually, the
initial braking felt abrupt to the passenger.
The diagonal split dual
system brakes feel assured and bring the car up to a straight and steady halt.
With standard front brake cooling ducts, the Z / 28 is also capable of continuous track use
unmatched brake feel, lap after lap.
Lastly new brake pads provide significantly greater surface area for
improved braking feel and fade resistance.
Elsewhere on this car, the vented disc
brakes felt like they could go all day at the track, while the new electro - mechanical steering system borrowed from the 911 was good, if not as intricately granular as the old hydraulic setup.
This is different from other hybrids and EVs I've driven; typically, you get that regenerative
braking feel as soon as you take your foot off the accelerator.
Some testers complained of spongy
brake feel in one test car.â $ Consumer Guide
The regenerative
brakes feel normal, and the gas engine's automatic stop - start at red lights (to save fuel and emissions) is barely perceptible.
The carbon ceramic
brakes feel perfect, but they're a little squeaky, even off the pedal; unless you plan frequent track days, they may be more hassle than they're worth.
This results in a comfortable and
refined braking feel at low speeds, predictable and easy operation on the highway, a sporty, fun - to - drive feel on winding roads, and reassuring high - performance stopping in emergency situations.
This results in an accurate and refined
braking feel at low speeds, quick and predictable operation on the highway, a sporty, fun - to - drive feel on winding roads, and high - performance stopping on the track and in emergency situations.
The problem is described as «
inconsistent brake feel during slow and steady application of brakes on rough or slick road surfaces when the ABS is activated in an effort to maintain tire traction.»
The IBS, which appears to be standard on the Quadrifoglio, replaces ESC system and can
vary brake feel in conjunction with the DNA Pro system.
«We have received reports that some drivers have experienced a different
brake feel when the hybrid's unique regenerative brakes switch to conventional hydraulic braking,» Ford said in a statement.
It's far from ponderous, though, thanks to the controlled body motions, well - weighted steering, and nicely
tuned brake feel.
On a circuit, higher cornering forces do translate to some steering feel,
while brake feel is excellent, and even in + R mode there's sufficient suppleness to run kerbs and give an indication of how the body is balanced.
And despite the seemingly ingrained SLR problems —
awful brake feel, dead - yet - darty steering and spine - drilling ride (on our car's optional 19in rims at any rate)-- it's a much more likable steer than the coupe.
However, they also leave a lot to be desired when it comes to
pure brake feel, and the A7 is almost as efficient as the BMW 535 GT with all - wheel drive.
The Cayman's pads and front calipers have been reworked (the S gets bigger front discs) and
braking feels markedly better — welcome every time we came around Barking - Dog Corner.
The standard four - wheel - disc
antilock brakes feel strong, though the pedal is a bit too touchy for smooth stops.
The braking system engineers need to step up their game, however, as the Envision's
brakes feel soft and less than confident.
Wild styling draws attention to the 2016 Lexus RX 350, but uninspired handling,
lackluster brake feel and a lack of innovative features won't win it many new friends.
The hallmarks of a small, cheap supermini are present and correct: overly light steering,
unprogressive brake feel, a bouncy ride.
Although the Genesis's pedals are spaced a little too far apart for easy heel - and - toeing, the Brembos give
fantastic brake feel, and when we took the Genesis for hot laps around a racetrack, they refused to fade.
Plenty of performance and a stiff carbonfibre structure, but also a confidence - sapping chassis and
iffy braking feel.
Not much difference under braking, although
engine braking feels a little different as all four wheels slow you rather than just two...
Compared with other conventional vehicles, the ELR's
brakes feel disconnected, artificial and not as strong as they could be, but to me they're no worse than nearly any other electric car's system.
It doesn't want to be driven slowly; the engine chunters and splutters, the throttle sticks occasionally at low revs (a common problem) and the cold,
unservoed brakes feel useless.
Press the pedal, and you get a pop of instant kickback and then a quiet hissing, followed by the most
positive brake feel ever created by human engineering.
This amount of travel, combined with truly
outstanding brake feel, allowed us to ease down big stair - steps without slamming or bottoming the suspension.
Others do a better job of masking the
unpleasant brake feel of the regenerative brakes, but the Acura's brakes don't take much getting used to.
Many Toyota hybrids I've driven have
weird brake feel as the regen kicks in and out.
Both steering and
brakes feel lifted from the company's smaller machines — a complement here — resulting in the automotive equivalent of a St. Bernard puppy: It doesn't care how big it is, it still wants to play.